Talent Acquisition - Assistant Manager (Mandarin Speaking)

Haier Electrical Appliances (M) Sdn Bhd; Puchong; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electrical appliances company in Puchong seeks a Talent Acquisition - Assistant Manager. The role focuses on developing talent acquisition strategies and requires strong managerial experience in recruitment, particularly in operational and leadership roles. Proficiency in Mandarin and English is essential, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder management and negotiation skills. This role offers opportunities to enhance the company’s employer brand and manage onboarding processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in talent acquisition, including managerial experience.
• Proficient in Mandarin and English; Bahasa Malaysia is required.
• Strong knowledge of employer branding and talent market trends.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement talent acquisition strategies.
• Partner with management to define staffing needs.
• Oversee the screening and interviewing process.

Skills

Talent acquisition strategy

Stakeholder management

Sourcing techniques

Negotiation skills

Data-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Talent Acquisition - Assistant Manager (Mandarin Speaking)

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Strategic Planning - Design and implement sustainable talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives, focusing on core recruitment and leadership roles.

Collaboration - Partner with senior management and cross-functional teams to identify staffing needs, define job specifications, and establish selection criteria.

Sourcing & Attraction - Leverage multiple channels including online job boards, professional networks, employee referrals and social media to attract high quality candidates.

Screening & Interviewing - Oversee the review of resumes, conduct interviews and coordinate skill assessments to identify top talent.

Employer Branding - Promote the company’s employer brand through recruitment events, partnerships and initiatives to enhance visibility and reputation in the talent market.

Offer & Onboarding - Negotiate offers, finalize hires, and oversee onboarding programs to ensure smooth integration, including buddy programs and cultural alignment initiatives.

Talent Pipeline Management - Build and maintain a proactive database of potential candidates to meet future hiring needs.

Analytics & Reporting - Use HR analytics to track key recruitment metrics, assess effectiveness, identify process improvements and make data-driven decisions.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.

Minimum 5 years’ experience in talent acquisition with at least 2 years in a managerial/team lead role.

Language required: English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin. Proficient in other Chinese dialects will be an added advantage.

Proven track record of successfully recruiting for both operational and leadership positions.

Experience with Workday (or other HRIS/ATS systems) is a strong advantage.

Strong knowledge of sourcing techniques, selection methods.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

Strong understanding of employer branding and talent market trends.

Data-driven mindset with experience using recruitment analytics to drive improvement.

Mandarin speaking is required due to work nature and liaise with HQ personnel on a daily basis.

Application Questions:

• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Talent Acquisition Manager?
• How many years of recruitment experience do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in Human Resources (HR)?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?